| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $155.61 | 10.634% | $172.1576 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.87 | 5.398% | $207.497 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.78 | 7.351% | $82.4241 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.77 | 11.499% | $126.8524 | $126.85 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.47 | 3.304% | $78.9966 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.88 | 4.399% | $80.262 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.50 | 8.454% | $244.5638 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.88 | $992.7535 | $992.75 | $992.70 | $992.90 | |